Scrawny Boy to Muscular Man?

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YZFRydn

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Alright, I decided since I am still in the beginning stages of starting to work out I should create a Diary just like Dr. Seuss. That FitDay application is actually really cool so props to him.

The facts:

Age: 18
Weight: 135lbs
Height: 5'9"

At the beginning of the year I started out eating a lot of Swedish Fish and drinking Full Throttles at work since they were quick and simple to get. My boss finally gave me enough **** about it that I decided to start going with him to the gym. We go to 24 about 3-5 days a week and work mostly upper body. I do cardio once or twice a week; leg curls, calf curls, calf raises, and something where you put weights on and bring your thighs together, and then push them apart. As far as stomach goes, I am learning how to work on my obliques and being so scrawny my 6 pack already shows through so I am not to worried about that but I am still working on them.

October 17 is a big day for me and a pretty big night so I would like to put on some serious weight by then but still have some definition as well. My goal is to get up to 150lbs or so.

I am having trouble consuming enough food to get some serious amount of protein in my diet but I am working on it. I have ruled out fast food and soda from my diet entirely. Actually helps a lot on the wallet.

Well, hopefully I will be able to stick with it. Even though a lot of people tell me that since I am only eighteen I won't be able to put on any muscle but at least it will keep me from living a sedentary lifestyle.

Note: Sorry the pictures aren't better. I just used my webcam since I don't have a digital camera.
 
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YZFRydn said:
At the beginning of the year I started out eating a lot of Swedish Fish and drinking Full Throttles at work since they were quick and simple to get. I do cardio once or twice a week; leg curls, calf curls, calf raises, and something where you put weights on and bring your thighs together, and then push them apart. As far as stomach goes, I am learning how to work on my obliques and being so scrawny my 6 pack already shows through so I am not to worried about that but I am still working on them.
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Well I just ate an ice cream drumstick, but at least I squat...which is something you need to be doing my man. Read the stickies in the weightlifting section for sure. Happy training
 
Day 2-

Went to the gym this morning at 7am. Ate a wheat bagel with some cream cheese before I went. We worked our upper back, traps, shoulders, and triceps. I am slowly starting to get the form down; I am trying to learn how to isolate each muscle and using the machine helps me out so we can start using free weights. Came home, cooked up two eggs, threw them onto whole wheat bread and had a sandwich. Then slept for a couple hours. Now I am off to see Transformers and hopefully I don't get tempted by all the candy and what not there.

I am trying to decide whether or not I should start using a protein supplement. I am still not getting enough in my diet and I am having trouble getting enough. The guy who is helping me train tells me to try and stay away from supplements and just get it straight from the food I eat but I don't know. I am going to do some research and see if there is any difference. I don't think there is but then again I am not a nutritionist.
 
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Using machines to make you better at free weights is stupid. Only free weights make you better at using free weights. Isolating muscles is worthless because many free weight exercises employ multiple muscle groups. Just get on the free weights now and stop wasting your time on the machines...
 
LeiYunFat said:
Using machines to make you better at free weights is stupid. Only free weights make you better at using free weights. Isolating muscles is worthless because many free weight exercises employ multiple muscle groups. Just get on the free weights now and stop wasting your time on the machines...
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It's interesting that you said that because I thought the same thing. The guy that is helping me said that it will help me with my form so I just took his word for it.
 
Day 3-

Had work from 11 - 6:30. Was supposed to go to the gym tonight but the guy training me had an emergency so we didn't go. I contemplated going and just working the abs and doing some cardio but I was beat from work today so I decided not to.

Had another hard day of getting my nutritrients in balance. Had two plums this morning, ate a roast beef sandwich on whole grain bread, then had two hamburgers off the grill this evening with some Orange Juice. I just haven't been hungry today. I am contemplating taking a protein shake to help get my protein up there but I haven't decided yet.
 
Woke up extremely late today since my buddy couldn't hit the gym this morning. I contemplated even going but I finally decided that I still need to go regardless. Had two eggs on whole wheat bread this morning. Ate a roast beef sandwich and had two bowls of whole wheat pasta for dinner. Starting to notice I am getting a little too many carbs in since I am trying to keep up with the protein. I finally broke down and started with the protein shakes.

I cycled for about thirty minutes on high intensity. My quads were absolutely on fire when I got off. Then for kicks went over and did three sets of shrugs. 12 reps at 30, 12 reps at 35, and 12 reps at 40. Worked on the abs a bit but I was exhausted and I couldn't keep it up.
 
Probably best if you do a full body workout rather than splitting like you are. Base it around compound movements and definately take the protein shakes. Dont be put off by the ammount of carbs that you are consuming. They are important as well as protein for getting bigger.
 
Keep it up-- and pay attention to NBS. He's got the experience--

I agree on the full body-- even though I'm still working on mine, I can see where full body workouts have big impact.
 
NBS 4life said:
Probably best if you do a full body workout rather than splitting like you are. Base it around compound movements and definately take the protein shakes. Dont be put off by the ammount of carbs that you are consuming. They are important as well as protein for getting bigger.
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Sorry to sound like an idiot but I don't know what you mean. For instance, today we went and worked on biceps, triceps, a little bit of shoulders, chest, 3 sets of calf raises, and abs. Then tomorrow since my upper body will be sore I will go in and do some running, cycling and possible some legs exercises.
 
A FBW is something that you do typically 3 times a week, and it works your whole body. Instead of having an arms, chest, back day followed by a leg day or whatever, the FBW is legs, back, arms, chest, whatever else you can think of.

Don't "take his word for it"...don't take my word for it, either. The best thing you can do is read around, learn, and apply your knowledge. Start here and go to places like t-nation.com. You're already here, so you might as well...
 
Day 5-

Had an intense workout this morning. Worked on the Biceps, Triceps, Calves, and Abs. I couldn't even lift a 15lb dumbell when doing the curls at the end. I do have a question though, is it normal that I have a hard time lifting only 15lbs for 5 reps after two sets? Anyways, had a protein shake. Still hearing people telling me I don't need it yet since I am not putting on any muscle mass. Guy at the gym told me I look like I have 20% body fat and when I did the measurements with the calipers it came out as 19% but I have an extremely hard time believing that at 5'10" weighing only 137lbs, I can see all my muscles that i have that much body fat but I don't know.

Other than that had a normal day. Had work which always sucks but oh well. I finally for once got my Protein levels above my Carb levels today thanks to the Steak, Eggs, and Protein shake I had. If anyone has any advice on whether I should be using the protein or not that would be great.
 
Day 6-

Long long long day. I just was too sore from the other day to go today. I cheated big time tonight. Went to see the Harry Potter movie at midnight with some ladies, had a Full Throttle, a full thing of Lemonheads, Skittles, and Mentos. I am kind of upset with myself. So, tomorrow I will be making an extra effort at the gym to make up for that goof up.
 
LeiYunFat said:
A FBW is something that you do typically 3 times a week, and it works your whole body. Instead of having an arms, chest, back day followed by a leg day or whatever, the FBW is legs, back, arms, chest, whatever else you can think of.

Don't "take his word for it"...don't take my word for it, either. The best thing you can do is read around, learn, and apply your knowledge. Start here and go to places like t-nation.com. You're already here, so you might as well...
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Yeah, Dont take peoples word for fact here. Take the information that you learn and apply it. After training for a while you will know what works for you. Good luck with your training as well.
 
Day 7-

Yeah, a whole week. I guess? Today was a short day. I woke up at 1:00. Talk about sleeping in. Had three eggs with some orange juice. Nice start to my morning. Then, cheated big time and ate some Panda Express. Fried rice with orange chicken and some root beer. So, had to work extra hard at the gym so I felt better about it. Did the bike for about 25 minutes. Absolutely kicked my ass going from 150bpm to 175bpm back down and up during the middle. It was good for me though. Then did some hip abductions, calf raises, abs, and worked on the lower back a bit. Then decided it was time to come on here and post it. Tomorrow is going to be a rough day since we're lifting again. Ugh..
 
Day 11-

Haven't posted in a couple days. For some reason I have had some trouble with my computer trying to take on my main computers IP Address so I just got that fixed.

I have gone to the gym everyday since Day 7 except this last Saturday. I was just too taxed from work. I was wondering if it is better to do cardio before or after a lifting session. For example, should I do cycling for 15 minutes before or after?
 
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